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The Dallas Mavericks agreed to a two-way contract with center Kylor Kelley on Sunday. Dallas needs all of the help they can get at the center position, as Dereck Lively II, Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber are all currently injured. Daniel Gafford has played well, but the Mavs still need depth. Tim MacMahon of ESPN […]

The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner. Trade rumors are swirling, but will the Dallas Mavericks make any moves? The Mavs’ roster has been decimated by injuries this season. Luka Doncic is among the Mavs who has been forced to miss a significant amount of time because of an injury. With so many […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort got into some trouble with Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford during the teams’ matchup Thursday night. Midway through the third quarter as Dallas led 74-68 at the time, Gafford tried setting up a screen for guard Kyrie Irving, who had Dort defending him. The Thunder guard tried to get […]

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Dallas Mavericks by a final score of 110-105 on Monday. It was a frustrating defeat for the Mavs, who fell to 23-20 with the loss. Meanwhile, the Hornets earned the upset at home and now hold an 11-28 record. Turnovers told the story for the Mavs, as they […]

The Dallas Mavericks were in the middle of an up and down 2023-24 season before acquiring PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford before last season’s trade deadline. Dallas ended up finishing the season strong and they ultimately made an NBA Finals run. With the Mavs having yet to play up to their expectations this season, although […]

NEW ORLEANS — Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford scored his 27th point of the team’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night, setting a new career-high for his most points scored in a game. Gafford’s previous career-high was 26, something he accomplished in 2023, per StatMuse. However, the Pelicans […]

Kyrie Irving has proven his influence extends beyond the court, as his partnership with Anta Sports Products reshapes the sneaker industry. Despite parting ways with Nike in 2022, Irving’s career in footwear has flourished. The Dallas Mavericks guard took on a prominent role as Anta’s chief creative officer, launching his first signature sneaker, the Kai […]

The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to earn their second consecutive win on Thursday in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Mavs snapped a five-game losing streak with a 118-97 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Injuries continue to be a concern for the team, though. Luka Doncic (left calf strain), Kyrie […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Tuesday night. The game represents the second of a back-to-back for Dallas, as the Mavs lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 119-104 on Monday night. Daniel Gafford exited the game early, giving the Mavs yet another injury concern. Dallas’ injury report heading into Tuesday’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2024-25 season with high expectations. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were set to lead a team that was not only fresh off an NBA Finals appearance, but a team that had added four-time champion Klay Thompson during the offseason. Although the season is far from over, one of the Mavericks’ […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves may be in the middle of an uneven 2024-25 campaign that has seen them fall down to the middle of the pack in the West after being one of the best teams in the conference last season, but for at least one day, they were able to recapture their joy. But even […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to play the second of a back-to-back on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks after getting defeated by the Miami Heat 123-118 in overtime on Sunday. Dallas is looking to bounce back on Monday night against Atlanta, but injuries will be a concern. Luka Doncic is still battling a right wrist […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat will go head-to-head on Sunday night. Dallas holds a 9-7 record while Miami is 6-7 to begin the 2024-25 season. Luka Doncic, who is dealing with a right wrist sprain, has already been ruled out for the game, but the Mavs recently received another important injury update. Daniel Gafford […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be without Luka Doncic for at least the next week due to a wrist injury. The Mavs will need players to step up around Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson. One player who has made an immense impact throughout the season is Daniel Gafford, as the veteran center is currently […]

One of the NBA’s best rivalries of the last few years was renewed on Friday night when the Phoenix Suns took on the Dallas Mavericks. As it usually does when these two teams face off, this game came down to the final seconds as the two teams battled back-and-forth down the stretch. A Jusuf Nurkic […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Chicago Bulls 119-99 on Wednesday night. It was a quality victory for Dallas, as the Mavs now hold a 5-3 record. Luka Doncic led the way with 27 points to go along with 13 assists. Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford both scored 17 points while Klay Thompson added […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Houston Rockets by a final score of 108-102 on Thursday night. The game did not go according to plan for Dallas, as the Mavs fell to 3-2 with the loss. Before the game, though, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd revealed an important roster update. Kidd said […]

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford, who’s been pumped about his team’s dangerous potential this year, was seen wincing and hobbling off during their matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday, per NBA reporter Grant Afseth. Daniel Gafford limped off the court and went straight to the locker room. pic.twitter.com/P664RljO8D — Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) October 30, 2024 […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are 1-0 to begin the 2024-25 season. Dallas held practice on Friday before leaving for Phoenix to play against the Suns. The Mavericks feature a deep roster with a number of impactful players, and the team may feature the best center duo in the NBA. Daniel Gafford was acquired before […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks snapped their postseason slump with a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Dallas had been 0-3 in the preseason before their 109-84 win on Thursday night. Although wins and losses do not matter in the preseason, it surely still felt good to earn a victory with the regular […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to play the Utah Jazz in their second preseason game on Thursday. The Mavs held a shoot-around the morning before the game and center Daniel Gafford spoke to reporters afterwards. Gafford is set to compete for the starting center role, although Dereck Lively II is expected to start […]

Making an adjustment after joining a new team in the NBA always proves to be a challenge. It could especially be difficult for Klay Thompson, who had spent his entire career with the Golden State Warriors before landing with the Dallas Mavericks this past offseason. However, PJ Washington may be able to help Thompson’s transition. […]

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are doing everything they can to stay alive in the NBA Finals and after falling 0-2 in the series, the Mavs will head back to Dallas hoping to make this a competitive series. Irving has had a massive year with his personal brand and after becoming the face of […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be playing in the 2024 NBA Finals, and Daniel Gafford is a big reason why. The former Washington Wizards’ center was traded to Dallas at the NBA trade deadline, and since his arrival, the Mavericks went from a fringe playoff team to one of the best teams in the league. Gafford […]

As the Boston Celtics prepare for the 2024 NBA Finals, all the attention will be on defending Luka Doncic and kyrie Irving. Jrue Holiday’s eyes, however, are on a couple of Dallas Mavericks players named PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford. Teams like the Mavs’ don’t usually come together as quickly as they have. And yet, […]

Daniel Gafford has been electric for the Dallas Mavericks since the Washington Wizards traded him at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Gafford helped the Mavs to the NBA Finals, but he wants to extend his chemistry with star guard Luka Doncic. Gafford inquired about being naturalized to play for Slovenia in the summer Olympics, but […]

Daniel Gafford’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Gafford is a power forward for the Dallas Mavericks. He led the NBA in field-goal percentage in the 2023-24 season. Let’s take a closer look at Daniel Gafford’s net worth in 2024. What is Daniel Gafford’s net worth in 2024?: $5 million (estimate) Daniel Gafford’s net […]

The 2024 NBA Finals is set to feature the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. It projects to be one of the most exciting NBA Finals in recent memory, featuring no shortage of underlying storylines. Boston is the favorite, but Dallas has consistently found a way to upset the odds throughout the postseason thus far. So […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were unable to clinch a Western Conference Finals sweep on Tuesday night in Game 4, losing 105-100 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dallas leads the series 3-1 now, and the Mavs will have to travel back to Minnesota for Game 5. Center Daniel Gafford got brutally honest after the defeat. Dereck […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-100 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. It was a frustrating defeat for Dallas, but the Mavs still hold a 3-1 lead in the series. Anthony Edwards led the way for Minnesota on Tuesday night. He scored 29 points on 11-25 shooting […]

With just over six minutes to go in the 3rd quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves, facing an 0-2 series deficit already, were in desperate need of a spark. Then, in the blink of an eye, Anthony Edwards delivered more than just a spark for the Timberwolves. Ant took […]

DALLAS — Anyone who has followed the Dallas Mavericks during the NBA playoffs will tell you that Dereck Lively II has played an important role in the team’s success. At just 20 years old and in his first NBA season, Lively has stepped up for the Mavs. However, he suffered an injury scare on Sunday […]

DALLAS — Dereck Lively II performed well during the Dallas Mavericks’ Western Conference Semifinals series victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lively, a 20-year-old rookie, presented a lob threat for Dallas and he also helped in the rebounding department. The Thunder turned to a Hack-a-Shaq method on Lively to send him to free throw line […]

DALLAS — Defense has played a pivotal role in the Dallas Mavericks’ 2023-24 success. Dallas turned a corner defensively after acquiring PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford ahead of the NBA trade deadline. They have impressed ever since, and that has carried into the NBA playoffs. In fact, the Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging just 104 […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks lead the Western Conference Semifinals over the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-1. It has been a physical series. The officiating in the series has drawn mixed reactions, and both Luka Doncic and Chet Holmgren believe there is a difference in how the game is being called now as compared to the […]

The Dallas Mavericks and head coach Jason Kidd agreed to a contract extension in early May. Details of the extension were uncertain once the news was initially announced. NBA insider Marc Stein recently reported that league sources say the extension adds two years to the Mavs head coach’s previous four-year extension. The original report stated […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks now lead their Western Conference semifinals series 2-1 over the Oklahoma City Thunder after earning a 105-101 Game 3 victory on Saturday. Dallas has now won back-to-back contests after dropping Game 1 in Oklahoma City. The Mavs also lost Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 119-110 Game 2 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. It was a crucial win for the Mavs to say the least. During the game, however, Daniel Gafford suffered a finger injury. He dislocated his pinky finger on a blocked shot attempt. “Blocked the shot, hand […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Tuesday. Oklahoma City earned a 117-95 victory, but Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is still confident in Dallas. Irving wasted no time after the loss, as he immediately shared an uplifting message on X (formerly Twitter). “Tribe, […]